TEMIA is uniquely positioned to establish standards and administer the Ethics Code, which all TEMIA members agree to follow. Having an Ethics Code is a natural extension of industry standards and its mission.

Chris Thierry, CEO of Cimpl and TEMIA Ethics Committee Co-Chair said, “Through the Ethics Code, our industry members agree to a higher standard of competitive sales and marketing practices. We have raised the bar to assure marketing and sales claims are fact based and demonstrate professionalism in the industry.”

Below are some highlights of the TEMIA Ethics Code:
– Accuracy and truth in all communications.
– Disclosure to clients of potential conflicts of interest.
– Don’t disparage competitors.
– Win on strengths.
– Treat competitors with mutual respect.
– Communicate the Ethics Code to employees and take responsibility.

David Sonenstein TEMIA Secretary and Ezwim Executive Vice President said, “A negative approach that uses FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) to disparage a competitor may be a fast way to get attention, but lacks foresight and ends up doing a lot of damage to our industry as a whole as customers spend more time evaluating exaggerated claims and negative statements rather than evaluating our member companies on their strengths.”

Joe Basili, TEMIA Managing Director said, “The organization was founded on the premise that a rising tide lifts all boats. Creating a positive message based on strengths, and differentiators allows members to win business more effectively and in an ethical manner. Periodically firms target specific competitors; this is the nature of our highly competitive market. We want to ensure that firms focus on strengths and avoid disparaging the competition.”

In addition to TEMIA’s Ethics Code, the Association has many other benefits for its members. Its bi-annual meetings provide unique opportunities for: C-level networking among peers, industry updates on requirements enterprises are seeking, best practices, most effective ways to provide clients with value, business development and collaboration. TEMIA’s next meeting, on April 2-4, will feature the theme “Managing in the Age of Disruption.” The registrations for the meeting which will be in Nashville include a diverse range of CEOs and Presidents that shape the Technology Expense Management Industry.

About TEMIA
TEMIA is an independent non-profit organization made up of approximately 50 members. Its ongoing mission is to raise awareness, foster industry growth, improve the quality and value of solutions, and establish industry standards. Further, TEMIA members subscribe to a Code of Ethics, which clearly establishes standards and differentiates their level of commitment to their clients. TEMIA does not sell consulting services or solutions.